Archive for the ‘wrinkles’ Category

Lunch Time Botox in the Big Apple

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

The thought of paralysis of a muscle is quite frightening but this procedure has been used successfully in ophthalmology for many years and over the last several years in plastic surgery with minimal to no complications. When used in the forehead and mid-eye brow region, lines are literally erased when the area is treated. Fine lines around the eyes and “crows feet” may also be treated with this modality. Overactive muscle in the neck which can cause banding in the neck has also been treated successfully with BOTOX® cosmetic injections.

BOTOX® is not permanent, and must be repeated every three to six months. Studies have shown, however, that after repeated treatments, many times the muscle becomes extremely weak and the time between injections can increase.

The procedure itself is fast. Many clients will schedule during their lunch hour for a quick in and out session. Call Dr. Tornambe’s office today for your appointment.

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Skin Treatment – Botox in San Diego, California

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Whoever had the idea to squirt botulism into someone’s face to cure wrinkles? Botox San Diego Does it really sound that much crazier than using bread mold to fight infection? Naturally it’s not as simple as directly injecting improperly preserved foods.

Dr. Amir Karam of Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery explains, “Botox® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacteria that decreases the activity of wrinkle-forming muscles.” The use of this protein started out as a treatment for muscle spasms. Like so many other discoveries, the protein’s usefulness in treating wrinkles was noticed as a side effect.

The botulinum protein works by blocking the receipt of neurotransmitters by nerve terminals responsible for the wrinkle-causing muscles. A Botox® injection technique using just a few drops with a small needle is enough to be effective for several months.

via DrKaram.com

What Can Fat Transfer Do For You?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

A fat transfer Procedure is an alternative to using dermal fillers to treating the fine lines and wrinkles that begin to appear around the corner of our mouths, eyes and cheeks as we age. Fat transfer can also be utilized for enhancing features of the body such as the buttocks and even the breasts.

During a fat transfer procedure, a plastic surgeon will utilize fat tissues removed from another area of the body, and then used to fill out the area being treated. One advantage of fat transfer over other injectable fillers is that the area treated will generally not need re-treatment as the initial results are permanent in most cases.